Do you follow the One Word trend? I did for several years, but skipped last year. And I wasn’t planning to select a word this year either. And then, my word found me. On Sunday morning. Fixing my hair while getting ready for church. Just an “ordinary” day. And a…
Read moreMany people exit one year with great regret and disappointment. I always wondered if this was part of the reason so many people party all night on New Years Eve. God does not want to see His children living a life of regret and broken promises. I have always looked…
Read moreThe LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (Psalm 121:8 – ESV) It is the time of year again when we reflect on the year past, and what may lay ahead. For me, 2018 was a mixed bag of joy and…
Read moreAs we come close to ending another year, it is also a good time to prepare for what is to come in the new year. Many people start off New Years by making promises to themselves (or to others) about things that they would like to change. Everyone would like…
Read moreI’ve always loved Christmas. As a child it was always a much anticipated, magical and joyful time. I always knew exactly what to expect going into the season, a house filled with family and friends, love, laughter, and lots of food cemented with family prayer and old stories of years…
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